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BBC Proms 2006

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Martin Handley presents the first of four Proms marking the 60th birthday of Colin Matthews whose sparkling and atmospheric Horn Concerto is played by the soloist for whom it was written. Debussy's orchestral seascape and Sibelius's expansive symphony complete the programme.

Richard Watkins (horn), Halle Orchestra, conductor Mark Elder

Debussy La Mer

Colin Matthews Horn Concerto

7.50 Twenty Minutes: Leaving Home
After the close deaths of archaeologist Christine Finn's parents, handling the disposal of the family home and possessions as an excavation and restoration project enabled her to let go.

8.10 Sibelius Symphony No 1

(This Prom is repeated on Wednesday 19 July at 2pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Martin Handley
Horn player:
Richard Watkins
Musicians:
Halle Orchestra
Conductor:
Mark Elder
Speaker (Twenty Minutes):
Christine Finn
Source: Radio Times

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